Amanda West Lewis
@awestlewis.bsky.social
A writer, theatre artist, calligrapher & arts educator who specializes in work for and with young people. Author of 11 books including MG & YA novels, picture books, poetry, graphic novel. MFA, Writing for Children & Young Adults #VCFA #Canscaip
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Amanda West Lewis
@awestlewis.bsky.social
· Nov 25
New to Bluesky! Starting it off with the news that my book A Planet is a Poem has been shortlisted for the Lane Anderson Award for Science Writing, youth category. Very Thrilled!
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So excited about doing this online discussion about what it’s like to have spent over 50 years working together as artists. We’re going to gossip about the arts, maneuvering around each other in the kitchen, and maybe share some recipes…
So excited about doing this online discussion about what it’s like to have spent over 50 years working together as artists. We’re going to gossip about the arts, maneuvering around each other in the kitchen, and maybe share some recipes…
Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers on Instagram: "READING, WRITING, AND THE KITCHEN SINK
A conversation with Tim Wynne-Jones and Amanda West Lewis
January 8, 2026
6:30 - 8:30pm MT
For fifty ...
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A conversation with Tim Wynne-Jones and Amanda West Lewis
January 8, 2026
6:30 - 8:30pm MT
For fifty years,...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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So excited about doing this online discussion about what it’s like to have spent over 50 years working together as artists. We’re going to gossip about the arts, maneuvering around each other in the kitchen, and maybe share some recipes…
So excited about doing this online discussion about what it’s like to have spent over 50 years working together as artists. We’re going to gossip about the arts, maneuvering around each other in the kitchen, and maybe share some recipes…
Out with Tim Wynne-Jones as he visits schools in the Ottawa area. Great that he can bring King of the Dump to Kindergarten classes as part of Ottawa Writers Festival! @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Out with Tim Wynne-Jones as he visits schools in the Ottawa area. Great that he can bring King of the Dump to Kindergarten classes as part of Ottawa Writers Festival! @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social
So thrilled with this interview in CBI! Joyce Sidman is a huge inspiration to me and I can’t believe we’ve been interviewed for the same article. Check it out at Children’s Book Insider. Only $1 to join, a bargain! @writeforkids.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social
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@joycesidman.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
So thrilled with this interview in CBI! Joyce Sidman is a huge inspiration to me and I can’t believe we’ve been interviewed for the same article. Check it out at Children’s Book Insider. Only $1 to join, a bargain! @writeforkids.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social
@joycesidman.bsky.social
@joycesidman.bsky.social
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Thanks to all the readers and listeners!
We had an incredible time at the Great Canadian Picture Book Party (fall edition)!
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@picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit
December 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Thanks to all the readers and listeners!
On December 8, in 1894, James Thurber was born. I grew up reading Thurber. I wish I could say that he turned me into a humorist, but sadly, no. I’m one of the least funny writers on the planet. But his sharp, eccentric characters have stayed with me always. Ta-pockita-pockita, Mr. Thurber!
December 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
On December 8, in 1894, James Thurber was born. I grew up reading Thurber. I wish I could say that he turned me into a humorist, but sadly, no. I’m one of the least funny writers on the planet. But his sharp, eccentric characters have stayed with me always. Ta-pockita-pockita, Mr. Thurber!
Really exciting to see the results of the Lanark Literary Competition. I was a juror for the youth category. A privilege to read the works of such fine young writers!
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Celebrating the Winners of the 2025 Lanark Lit Writing Competition! | The Millstone
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December 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Really exciting to see the results of the Lanark Literary Competition. I was a juror for the youth category. A privilege to read the works of such fine young writers!
millstonenews.com/celebrating-...
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So great to go to the ROM today and see the new shark exhibit. Fabulously informative as well as dramatic. Love that museum!!!
November 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
So great to go to the ROM today and see the new shark exhibit. Fabulously informative as well as dramatic. Love that museum!!!
New to Bluesky! Starting it off with the news that my book A Planet is a Poem has been shortlisted for the Lane Anderson Award for Science Writing, youth category. Very Thrilled!
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
New to Bluesky! Starting it off with the news that my book A Planet is a Poem has been shortlisted for the Lane Anderson Award for Science Writing, youth category. Very Thrilled!